There are several ways to determine if your sourdough starter is ready to use for baking sourdough bread or other sourdough recipes.
Let's go over a few things for you to look for!
🫙Sign #1: your sourdough starter should double in size about 5-6 hours after feeding it (remember that the time is dependent on the temperature of your house and how mature your starter is)
🫙Sign #2: there should be visible bubbles on the surface of your starter, as well as on the sides of the jar.
🫙Sign #3: your starter should have a light and airy texture - when you scoop a spoonful of the starter, it should be fluffy and have a slightly stretchy quality to it.
🫙Sign #4: a mature and healthy starter will have a pleasant, slightly tangy smell to it - there shouldn't be an unpleasant odor to it (hints of acidity and fermentation are normal).
🫙Sign #5: it should cling to the jar when tilted - it shouldn't immediately fall back down.
Next Sourdough Bread Class - this one will be ONLINE! December 17th from 3-4:30pm (EST). You must register by Monday, December 10th so I have time to ship your starter.
Sourdough Bread Kits - the perfect holiday gift! These sell fast so claim yours now!
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